Hinterland Times July 2023

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Treasure the time

Another month, another birthday. This time it’s my youngest, who officially becomes a teen. It’s alarming how fast time passes, and makes you super aware to savour every moment you can. (Hard to remind yourself of when your teenagers are being….well, teenagers!) These young people will be off in a few years to have their own adventures, so I must treasure this time while they are still in the nest, asking for food every ten minutes.

I do hope they travel - it is one of the best ways to expand your mind, nurture your spirit, learn resilience and resourcefulness, become more tolerant and compassionate and wise. Without a doubt, I can always tell people who have travelled as they exude these qualities. Our local travel expert, Mathieu Cadart, is one such person, and he brings us his globetrotting highlights and suggestions each month (see page 12), which always make me want to jump on a plane!

It’s a busy month ahead, and the Rangebow Festival will be here in early August; so check out the three pages of Creative Cuts, as it’s highly likely there will be something you feel like going to, from art shows to concerts to plays.

Our feature stories cover Rick Vickers, winner of the Sunshine Coast’s Volunteer of the Year Award; artists from Peace of Green celebrating 30 years; greenkeeper and musician, Mick McCombe, of the Maleny Golf Course, and a glimpse inside the gemand rock-filled world of the Nambour Lapidary Club.

INSIDE THIS MONTH

FEATURES

Local people, local stories

4 – 11

LET’S TALK BUSINESS

Q&A with District Vets Maleny 12

TASTE TRAIL

The flavours and produce of the region, plus market listings

14 – 16

COMMUNITY NEWS

18 – 19

LOCAL MUSINGS 20

CREATIVE CUTS

Artist profiles, entertainment and news on the arts

21 - 23

LETTERS, LEUNIG AND LIGHT RELIEF

Letters, poetry, crosswords, Sudoku 24 – 25

HOLISTIC Health, beauty and wellness

26 – 30

BACK TO NATURE

From wild birds to adopting animals

34 – 35

REAL ESTATE

36 - 38

WRITERS

Palmwoods, Woombye, Hunchy, Eudlo, Reeseville, Mooloolah, Glasshouse, Beerwah, Landsborough, Conondale, Kenilworth and Witta.

Well, it’s time for me to go and dig out the birthday banners, wrap the presents and spend some quality time with my youngest for those last few hours of being 12.

I hope you have quality time with those you love over July, and I’ll catch you again in August with my house full of teenagers – if I’m still sane!

Enjoy.

Jacqui Hensel Judy Fredriksen Rebecca Mugridge

EDITOR

Victoria McGuin 5499 9049 editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au

Rosa Mack and

her band will

Treesand Music

By VICTORIA MCGUIN

The Rangebow Festival is back this August with a plethora of events to delight, surprise, move and entertain you.

Plant a tree

One of many that has piqued our interest is Plant and Party coming to Russell Family Park, Montville, on August 12, from 11am-4pm. This collaborative event combines tree planting in the park with a line-up of fantastic artists.

For those who have never been, Russell Family Park has sloping hills, a comfortable walking path, lagoon, rainforest walk, upgraded children’s playground, wooden bandstand, ample parking and the obligatory picnic tables, barbecues and toilets. It is also part of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Poetry Trail.

The park has been lovingly planted out with native species over the years by dedicated locals, members of Russell Family Park Bushcare Group and the students at Montville State School. (If you would like to learn more about the history of this beautiful space, please visit: montvillevillageassociation.org.au/russell-family-parkbushcare-group)

The tree planting at this event is in collaboration with Barung Landcare, who focus on bush regeneration through their native nursery in Maleny.

Megan Lee from Barung Landcare said, "We are excited to be part of the Rangebow Festival again

this year, especially through the Plant and Party event! This is a great way for people to experience the festival and give something back to the land they are gathering on.

“Connecting people just that little bit more to nature, conservation and community in a fun and meaningful way." Who is performing?

- Shanleigh Rose (10.30-11am), with her contemporary fusion of alternative country and folk

- Band of Frequencies (11.15am-12.15pm), one of Australia’s premier coastal roots bands, with their genre-

- Andy V (12.30-1.30pm), a live-looping instrumentalist, who performs across various UK bassdriven styles, including Dub/Reggae, Latin and Drum and Bass.

- Rosa Mack and her seven-piece band (1.45-2.45pm), melding soulful and bluesy tones from the ‘60s and ‘70s, with a touch of rock.

- THUMP (3-4pm), an energetic, talented band who love their funk, and make everyone feel good!

I had a recent chat with Rosa Mack, who explained that she applied online through her booking agency to take part in this event.

“This is right up my alley,” Rosa shared, “as I have been going to the Woodford Folk Festival with my family since I was a kid, and it has a similar ethos.”

Rosa grew up with her father playing piano and her mother singing, so music was in the blood. “I knew from the age of four that I wanted to do music because of how it made me feel,” she said.

“I’ve been with my current band for three years and we are halfway through recording an EP. Our debut single will be released in October across all streaming platforms, and we have our live videos online already.”

Rosa has always felt connected to the hinterland, “We live in Brisbane, but my mum used to bring me up here and we would visit the cafes, the shops and walk around enjoying nature.

“It’s great to be part of the Rangebow Festival, as they are all about sustainability, inclusivity, and creativity, which is so important to me and the band. And the people here are so warm and welcoming, there is a strong sense of community, and I love that.”

To book your tickets, visit therangebowfestival.org/ all-events/plant-dance-live-music-event

Empowering Others Through Volunteering

Empowering Others Through Volunteering

The canny knack of being able to empower others is the gratifying secret behind Rick Vickers’ approach to serving his community. It is a rare skill that has recently earned him the Sunshine Coast’s Volunteer of the Year Award, presented by the government-backed organisation, Volunteering Sunshine Coast.

by JUDY FREDRIKSEN

From spending his childhood years cavorting around a coconut plantation in the Solomon Islands –where his father was the plantation manager – to school years in Sydney, followed by a plan to become a physical education teacher, Rick’s informative years were a collage of contrasts. But his exposure to the vagaries of life did not end there, when his teaching scholarship was unexpectedly usurped by the introduction of the National Service Scheme.

“In those days, you joined up or went to jail,” says Rick.

It was the 1970s when Rick found himself in the Australian Army which, somewhat to his surprise, he loved. Upon joining the army, he was told: “You’re going to put on a uniform and become a physical training instructor”.

“I had a wonderful time – running, jumping, running athletics carnivals, playing water polo, basketball …

“I kept getting all of these fantastic jobs (albeit) with a bit of hard work and aptitude. And I also kept getting promoted when I did a good job.”

And so the basis for Rick’s future military career had been established, allowing him to maximise opportunities as he worked his way up to the position of Lieutenant Colonel.

Along the way he acquired an extensive set of management, leadership and administrative skills –skills that have stood him in good stead to undertake voluntary work, not only on the Sunshine Coast, but around South East Queensland.

The rustic hamlet of Maleny, Rick’s hometown, is a honeypot of volunteers. Over half the population in Maleny is retired, or semi-retired, and data from the 2021 Census shows that 25% of those people who live here had volunteered with an organisation in the previous 12 months. That’s almost twice as many as the state and national averages.

From time to time, some of these volunteer groups have needed help in implementing plans for an event or overcoming an unexpected obstacle. And when that happens, Rick Vickers is the ‘go to’ person.

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Rick with his Volunteer of the Year Award

As a member of the Red Cross, Rick is the emergency services liaison officer between the Noosa and South Burnett Local Government Areas and the Red Cross’s state administration.

expertise and advice to local community groups, like those numerous sporting and recreation groups that fall under the umbrella of the Maleny District Sport and Recreation Club, or the Blackall Range Woodcrafters Guild, and the Maleny Community Centre.

guidance, the Maleny Rotary Club has coordinated many community projects –parking at large events and the provision of grants to local non-profit organisations being just a couple of examples.

With outstanding public speaking skills, he often serves as the Master of Ceremonies on Anzac Day, at Rotary conferences, Maleny Forums and has chaired the Hinterland Aussie Day Expo.

When it comes to volunteering, Rick says he doesn’t like to do the job for others, but to teach them how to do it themselves.

“I learnt to teach people to take on a couple of skills. With volunteers, no matter what you think, all of them have an asset of some kind that you can draw on. You’ve just got to find it.

“If you can just limit them to what they’re good at, what they enjoy doing, and not worry about all those other things, then you just need to find all those people to put together in a puzzle.”

When it comes to recruiting volunteers, Rick says it can be very difficult to find people with the exact skills that are needed and suggests that organisations adjust their expectations.

“I think you’ve got to grow your people and develop their skills. You will never find the perfect treasurer or secretary who just joins.”

In sharing his experiences, Rick says he has found it useful to have an assistant secretary, assistant treasurer or vice-president to help build on volunteer capabilities.

Two particular volunteering successes that Rick fondly recalls are the harnessing of the talents of a small group which put together a publication called Get Ready Maleny, a quick help guide to provide useful information in the event of disasters.

The other involved helping clubs with COVID procedures. Like businesses, clubs were in unchartered waters and bewildering circumstances when COVID arrived, and by adopting procedures proposed by Rick, they survived the difficult phase.

Camaraderie, social connections, a sense of achievement and purpose, and occasionally uncovering hidden talents, are some of the happy outcomes of volunteering.

“Some people have a passion or they want to give back to the community in some way, so they join a club.”

If Rick could offer any advice to volunteer groups though, it would be to encourage them to celebrate their successes more often, and value the time that volunteers give to the community.

He also acknowledges that he could not have enjoyed the same level of achievement without the undying support and love of his wonderful wife, Priscilla.

Upon receiving the Volunteer Award of the Year, Rick accepted it on behalf of all the other volunteers who weren’t on the stage with him.

“Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Sunshine Coast Community,” he says.

Indeed they are!

WHAT DOES RISING INTEREST R ATES ME AN FOR THE M ARKET ?

Rising interest rates have seen the average family ’s b o r r o w i n g c a p a c i t y s h r i n k b y a l m o s t $ 2 5 0 , 0 0 0 compared to April 2022 as a result of 12 interest rate rises. As interest rates rise, the maximum amount a person can borrow from the bank decreases because they pay more in interest to the lender

Once this latest cash rate decision takes effect, the big banks’ ongoing variable rates are likely to be over 6 per cent, which means that borrowers will soon be stress tested at rates over 9 per cent.

While interest rates have gone up, property prices have defied condi�ons recently with property values holding their own. The last 12 rate hikes should have sent property prices sliding, but a severe lack of stock has seen property prices head in the other direc�on in some cases.

If the cash rate keeps climbing, we could see an increase of “For Sale” signs in the second half of this year as overleveraged investors offload part of their por�olio and over-burdened families relocate to a cheaper area to get some financial relief

With high migra�on rates (1,000 per day) it seems we are unlikely to experience an over supply of stock. This current housing shortage is not going to be solved easily or within a short �me frame.

If you are thinking of selling, the best advice is to consider selling sooner rather than later while there is less compe��on in the market. If we have an increase of proper�es for sale (a Buyer ’s market) with plenty of proper�es for Buyers to choose from, Sellers will be in a disadvantaged posi�on when it comes to achieving the best sales price.

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Rick (3rd R at back) works with the Blackall Range Woodcrafters Guild to make toys for the Salvos

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARE AN EXECUTOR

Being appointed as Executor of someone's Will means that you are the person with the primar y legal responsibility for the carr ying out of the deceased's wishes as noted in that p e r s o n ' s Wi l l . T h i s ' a d m i n i s t r a t i o n ' o f t h e deceased' s estate involves winding up the deceased's affairs and distributing the assets to the entitled beneficiaries.

A source of great confusion to a lot of executors is the topic of Probate, what it means and when and why it is needed

Pr o b a t e m e a n s t h a t t h e a u t h e n t i c i t y o f t h e deceased person's Will has been proven and confirms the Executor's authorit y to administer the estate in accordance with the provisions of the Will. The process of obtaining Probate allows others to objec t to the Will, and if there are any o b j e c t i o n s, t o d e t e r m i n e i f t h e Wi l l i s v a l i d, because it is always possible that

(1) there was a later Will (which, if valid, would replace the older Will), or

(2) the Will was made at a time the deceased was not mentally competent to make a Will, or

(3) the Will was the result of fraud, mistake or "undue influence" or

(4) the Will was not properly "executed", or

(5) the so - called Will is ac tually a forger y, or

(6) for some other reason the Will is not fully valid

Obtaining a Grant of Probate means that the cour t has recognised that the Executor has the right to administer the deceased's estate and also that the Executor has title to the assets of the dece ased in his or her capacit y as the legal representative of the estate

Creativity

and Connection

By VICTORIA MCGUIN

en years ago, the Hinterland Times wrote a feature to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the artists' cooperative and gallery, Peace of Green, so it’s only fitting we celebrate again for their 30th anniversary!

From the green-framed, double bay windows to the array of artists’ work inside, this is a welcoming creative haven you simply must visit when you are in town. When I recently stopped by, I was lucky enough

Tto meet with seven members of the Peace of Green cooperative, which is coincidentally the number of artists who began this gallery.

Owned and operated by all the artists involved, there are now 26 members whose work is on display, and every day at least one artist is there to serve customers and chat about the eclectic range of art.

“We have card makers, digital artists, fashion designers, glass artists, painters, jewellers, multi-media artists, homeware designers, photographers, painters and a metal-worker,” shared Joanna O’Brien.

Peace of Green Gallery is owned, managed, operated and funded by its local member artists. This August they will celebrate 30 years of bringing creativity, collaboration and connection to the hinterland.

Six of the 26 Peace of Green artists: L-R Joanna, Melanie, Sally, Noela, Gillian and Julie (on chair) 

Joanna makes limited edition leather handbags, clothing and accessories at her Sunshine Coast Hinterland studio.

“I trained at the London College of Fashion in clothing technology, and over time I realised my passion was not just clothing, but also leather.

“I’m inspired by my travels, and I’m always attracted to colour, which you will see in my designs,” Joanna said with a big smile.

“I love coming in to work here, meeting customers and talking about art like this. It’s great to be part of a like-minded group showing our ideas.”

As I wandered through the space, I enjoyed the personal element of each artist sharing their work and inspirations with me – this intimacy is one of the huge benefits of visiting a cooperative art space.

Paper and Printmaker, Jacky Lowry, showed me her ‘realplant-based’ collagraphs: hand-printed and hand-coloured, these are beautiful visual connections to nature.

“I was inspired by my childhood spent along the banks of the Canning River, Western Australia,” Jacky said. “I also studied science and biology, and especially loved the scientific illustrations, which have influenced my work.”

Jacky shared her thoughts on being part of the cooperative with almost a tear in her eye, such is her obvious affection for the group. “This is one of my families. I just love being part of Peace of Green, and it’s an excellent outlet for my art.”

Noela Mills is a multi-disciplinary artist, with an impressive array of work on display, from cards to jewellery to paintings.

Noela’s love of the Zen Buddhist philosophy of ‘wabi sabi’ permeates her work. “I love honouring things that are old, worn, organic, recycled and having an inherent energy or a history of their own,” she said.

Line and texture, with patterns and designs from nature are very apparent, in particular, the marks made by the Australian Scribbly Gum moth feature heavily in her art.

“I have also been influenced through my trips to Japan and China. I like to use minimalist compositions and enjoy creating art with free-flowing Asian-styled brush marks,” Noela said.

Next I saw beautiful hand-crafted sandals by Gillian Pechey, and impressionistic landscape paintings by Sally Thomson, who works in oils using a palette knife.

The artistic variety continued, with Melanie Augustin, a jeweller, photographer, and visual artist living in the Glass House Mountains.

“As I readily admit on the Peace of Green website, ‘colour is my happy place’!” Melanie said, laughing. “Vibrant colours are my inspiration, from outside my hinterland studio window, to the

seasons and festivals I experienced living in Japan.”

After this visual feast I said my goodbyes, and the words from Julie Hanrahan (who was last month’s HT Artist Profile) summed up everyone’s feelings on being involved in Peace of Green.

“I’ve been a member for 15 years and I can see it makes such a difference to everyone to be part of this awesome collective where we all support one another.”

If you would like to meet the past and present artists from Peace of Green and enjoy a wide variety of art in different mediums, come along to the 30-year celebration from 4pm on Friday August 4.

Who knows, you could leave with a unique work of art, or be inspired to create some yourself.

Peace of Green is open 9.30am – 4pm, seven days a week at 38 Maple Street, Maleny. Phone: 5499 9311. Website: peaceofgreengallery.com

Environmental

Champion Tees Off

Leaving school early to take up an apprenticeship as a greenkeeper, Mick McCombe, course superintendent of the Maleny Golf Course, never expected to end up working at one of the most prestigious golf clubs in London, or take out a national award for Excellence in Golf Course Management in Australia.

by JUDY FREDRIKSEN

The tiny town of Nhulunbuy on the Gove Peninsula, NT, where Mick grew up, is so isolated you need a permit to drive there because there are 700km of unsealed roads to negotiate – an impossible journey –especially during a tropical wet season.

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But the grass could grow quickly in this former crusty mining town, inspiring Mick to become a greenkeeper.

“It was pretty obvious I think – to Mum and Dad –when I would one week, mow a cricket pitch in the back yard, and the next week it would be a footy pitch or tennis court. I was always out on the mower,” chuckles Mick.

Mick was in his mid-teens when his family moved to the Glass House Mountains, where his obsession with mowers manifested further. Like many young enterprising blokes his age, he was eager to earn pocket money by mowing lawns. Yet unlike his mates, who saved up to buy their first car, Mick spent his hard earned money on his first ride-on mower.

After finishing his apprenticeship as a greenkeeper with the Pine River Bowls Club, he went travelling and found himself working at the Coombe Hill Golf Club, London.

While this golf course may not be well-known, it certainly boasts a long parade of high profile identities as regular members. If you played a round at Coombe Hill, you could be teeing off from the same green once frequented by Winston Churchill, Ian Fleming, Dwight D Eisenhower, their Royal Highnesses – Edward VIII and George VI, Danny Kaye, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Harry Secombe and Sean Connery.

The very private Coombe Hill proved to be the perfect environment for the young Aussie to learn about producing high quality surfaces.

“They did offer me a position to continue after my summer internship there, but I just had to get home. I got very homesick,” explains Mick.

Back in Australia, Mick began to massage another of his talents – music – into life.

ALWAYS BUYING and SELLING

As a teenager, Mick mowed lawns to save up for his first ride-on mower

“I play guitar, lap slide guitar and am a singer/ songwriter. I had my own band called Mick McCombe Band for about eight years. We played all around South East Queensland, at quite a few festivals – Caloundra Music Festival was one. We had a small following on the coast playing all original songs – blues and roots.”

However, Mick’s passion for greenkeeping ultimately won out and through a series of serendipitous events, he met his future mentor Ben Tilley, now president, Australian Sports Turf Managers Association and course superintendent, Headland Golf Club.

“Ben suggested that I come up and have a chat to the Maleny Golf Club Committee. He had been working with Maleny ad hoc for several years, recommending grass types for putting greens, guiding Greens Director, Rob Bailo, and President (at the time), Max Whitten, to develop the course.

“Ben knew Maleny needed a fulltime greenkeeper and believed I would be the perfect candidate to steer them in the right direction.

“It wasn’t until I came up here that I could see that there was huge opportunity for me professionally. Beautiful property – unbelievable potential.”

Mick took up the position of course superintendent in 2014 and immediately set to work, engaging volunteers and looking at the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly ways to transform the hilly slopes of Maleny into a highly desirable and effective golf course.

With a lot of help from Ben and Rob, and based on the construction of Machrihanish Dunes Golf Course,

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Scotland, Max convinced the Sunshine Coast Council that they could build a golf course for $1.5 million. And build it they did, with the help of an endless stream of volunteers – people who built rock walls, bunkers and buildings, as well as keeping the course mowed.

“Machrihanish Dunes is an environmentally sensitive area like we are and by adopting similar construction methods we built a course with minimal disturbance.

“A lot of major golf courses spend $1.5 million per hole, and we built 18 holes for that price.”

Mick’s hard work paid off when in 2015, he was awarded the 2015 Living Turf Superintendents Achievement Award by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of Queensland. The accolade recognises superintendents who go above and beyond their role, and produce an exceptional quality golf course.

This award made Mick eligible to be entered into the national awards, which he also won, receiving the trophy from the Australian Golf Course Superintendents' Association for Excellence in Golf Course Management in 2016. If that wasn’t enough, he was also named Superintendent of the Year by Golf Digest magazine in the same year.

Not to be one to rest on his laurels though, Mick would love to win the highly sought-after Claude Crockford Sustainability and Environmental Award which recognises outstanding achievement in environmental management, sustainability and responsibility at a sports field, recreational grounds or golf course.

To achieve this, Mick has already ensured that Maleny will be one of the first golf clubs in Australia to introduce internationally recognised initiatives that will improve environmental impacts across the golf course operations.

At this rate, he’s sure to be on par next time the awards tee off!

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Mick on the job at Maleny Golf Course

apidary from the Latin ‘lapidarius’ is the art of shaping stones, gemstones and minerals into ‘cabochons’ or ‘faceted

Members attend and use the club’s equipment to work with stone and facet gems. They also go out hunting rocks. One of the very first trips members did was out to Wappa Falls, searching for stones they could shape, cut and polish. This year the club has members heading off much farther from home.

Club President, Keith Millington, says many members are looking forward to their fossicking trip. “We have

Do you have a love of rocks, always been fascinated by gemstones? It’s time to dig into the wonderful world of rocks and gemstones with the Nambour Lapidary Club.

Nambour Lapidary Club President, Keith Millington, makes a big difference in the community

Where did you grow up?

Susie – Elimbah, QLD

Susan – Sydney, then lived in many states after finishing uni

What made you move to Sunshine Coast?

Susie – I wanted my daughters to grow up away from the hustle and bustle, exploring and enjoying life outside. Plus, the space… to house all my animals!

Susan – I knew a lot about the Coast from visiting my Nan and Pop and cousins growing up. My

Flights! Camera! Action!

Denmark & N or way

In 2 0 18 I visited Denmark and Norway with a cruise – a trip I will never forget! C openhagen is a beautiful city, f illed with canals, colourful homes, friendly Danes, and a long history This Danish capital has it all and is worth it alone for the local fries and mayo !

Norway is a majestic and natural country, and I was lucky enough to cruise from Oslo all the way the Arctic Circle, taking in some of the most incredible destinations.

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As you head north, stop in Flam to experience a thrilling train ride into the fjords – the size of them is something that must be seen to believed! And finish with the incredible Arctic Circle, with its seemingly endless islands, waterfalls, and long days of sunshine.

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District Vets Maleny

partner, at the time, took a job on the Coast and I followed him.

What does a 'typical' day entail for you?

Susie – Each day we have our routine things like, consults, surgery, anaesthetics, treatments etc but we don’t really get “typical”. The day can go any which way at any time, and you’ve just got to roll with it. I was never a sceptic before but now, whatever you do, DO NOT say it’s “quiet”! I can guarantee you, it won’t be for long!

Susan – This should be more, our ‘ideal’ day! The aim is consults in the morning and afternoon with the middle of the day set aside for procedures such as surgery, dentals, Xrays, ultrasounds.

Do you have any funny or sweet animal stories to share?

Susie – I’ve taken on a “special needs” pup, affectionately named “Pickle”.

He’s the sweetest little dude! The bond we have is special and while our journey together hasn’t always been easy, I wouldn’t change the decision I made. To be able to love and care for an animal in need is a privilege.

Pickle has an incredible love for life and everyone and

everything in it. He’s a daily reminder that while life isn’t always easy, if there’s a will, there’s a way.

Susan – like all vets, there are so many. The common theme is that animals can do the unexpected things at any time, and that there is a special unique bond between an owner and their pet – be it dog, cat, small fluffy, scaley or feathered friend. So, so precious.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Susie – Spend time with my family and animals!

Susan – spending time with my girls and my kids (2 ridgies and a moggie). I love hiking the mountains and trails and listening to live music, doing ParkRun most Saturdays and my new challenge, learning to tap.

Do you have a favourite quote which inspires you?

Susie – We can’t heal the world today, but we can begin with a voice of compassion, a heart of love, an act of kindness.

Susan – We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals – Immanuel Kant

This month for our Q&A profile we chat with Susie and Susan from District Vets, Maleny.

District Vets Maleny, 7 Myrtle St, Maleny / Ph: 5499 9077

Susie, with special needs pup, Pickle

Kondalilla’s tempting menu

“I love that it offers incredible vegetarian cuisine, not just the usual mushroombased dishes that many places offer. I’ve been a veggie for years, and we don’t all like mushrooms!” shared Jessica who is visiting with her husband, Michael, from New South Wales.

“We have been to a few restaurants along the Range during our stay, and they have all been lovely, but this is my favourite,” she admitted.

“I’m not a vegetarian,” added Michael, “but the food here is so good and filling that I don’t miss having meat in my meal.”

It’s not hard to see why guests like Jessica and Michael are impressed, Kondalilla Restaurant offers a vegetarian cuisine with a seafood and vegan influence, without sacrificing style and attention to detail.

“We strive to always deliver excellence on a plate, the hallmark of Kondalilla Eco Resort,” said Executive Chef Alex Schwarz, under whose guidance the venue was awarded ‘Best Restaurant’ by Restaurant Guru 2023.

“We use produce sourced from local suppliers and utilise our own kitchen garden for herbs and garnishes, and I draw much of my inspiration from native bush tucker,” said Alex.

The menu includes dishes such as Mooloolaba Prawn Croustillants with roast coconut, watermelon and cucumber salad, with spicy mango aioli, and Thai Yellow Tofu Curry with roast cauliflower, pumpkin, sweet potato, tofu, broccolini, beans, Bok Choy, roast cashews, lemongrass-scented Jasmine rice. Is your stomach

The restaurant has a newly access, and is cheerfully adorned with festoon lights, plus heaters winter evenings. live music every musicians are all mood for something different and delicious, hinterland, Kondalilla Restaurant

Kondalilla Restaurant is at 61-101 Kondalilla Falls Rd, Flaxton, 4560 / Phone: 5445 7650 ext. 2 / Menu: restaurant.kondalilla.com/menus / Open ThursdaySunday, 12pm – 8pm.

The Maleny Pie Guy

Treat. Your. Self. Real. 'Cos if you're going to treat yourself, do it properly. Real food, made with real local ingredients and real passion. Really!

13 Maple St. MALENY

0479 042 845

HOURS

Open 7 Days: 8:00am - 3:30pm

Beetroot and Goat’s Cheese Arancini

By VICTORIA MCGUIN

The Maple Street Co-op is one of our treasured stores for high-quality food and supplies, specialising in organic, ethical and local produce and goods.

Maleny Honey is a regular bestseller at the Co-op, produced by Scott Whitaker and Allyson Reynolds of Hinterland Bees.

“We acquired our first hive in 1996,” said Scott, “and now we have over 200 hives in fixed-location apiaries across the Range.”

According to Scott, hinterland bees forage the biodiverse rainforests, orchards, and gardens of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, and their honey expresses the Terroir, or poetry of landscape.

“We keep the beneficial properties of natural raw honey because we focus on eco-conscious production, with no additives, chemicals or heat treatment,” explained Scott.

Scott and Allyson have now introduced the traceability concept to their honey, showing the journey from apiary to pantry.

“On every jar you will find a QR code on the lid, and when you scan it, you can see where the honey came from,” shared Scott.

“We have maps on our website which show where our bees forage. The website also lists the important floral

resources and shows how far each apiary is from our honey house. Due to the strategic locations of our apiary sites, our bees can visit almost every garden between Maleny and Mapleton.

“Bees can forage up to five kilometres from their hives. Up here they probably only travel about three kilometres.”

Maleny Honey does not use migratory beekeeping methods, so the honey is of mixed floral origin. “It all depends upon seasonal and local conditions,” said Scott.

You can see more about Maleny Honey on Instagram ‘@hinterlandbees’ and their website has their story, plus useful information on how to catch a swarm, how to remove bees from your house safely, and many more bee-related queries and tips.

“We are fascinated by bees,” added Scott. “They are vital to our eco-system, and we need to treat them gently. We share this belief and appreciation with our customers and clients.

“We love doing this, and now we have the QR code and maps, it brings more authenticity and traceability to our honey.”

Having a jar of Maleny Honey at home, I can attest to the quality of this sweet, floral, amber, viscous liquid. I enjoy the fact that every jar I’ve had has tasted slightly different, but always delicious, thanks to the changing seasonal conditions affecting the bees’ choice of flower.

“I like to think our Maleny Honey tastes so good because of the care and love we have for the bees who live in our apiaries,” Scott said with a smile.

I would have to agree – I think these are very happy hinterland bees indeed!

You can find Maleny Honey in Maple Street Co-op, 37 Maple Street, Maleny, The Falls Farm, Maleny IGA and Belmondos or via their website: hinterlandbees.com.au

Mapleton Market Returns!

New Location - New Stall Holders

By DONNA KLEASE

MARKET GUIDE TO WHAT'S ON

SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Montville Growers and Makers Market 7:30am - 12pm

Piping hot pancakes, buskers, genuine locally grown food, handmade craft, barista made coffee, under historic fig trees, profits maintain our Village Hall. Stall holder enquires: Liz 0424 042 376

THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Witta Growers Markets 7:30am - 12pm

50+ stalls, this vibrant market has everything from fresh local produce to gourmet food, quality art and craft, live music, hot food and coffee. email: wittamarket@gmail.com

FOURTH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Mapleton Country Markets 8am - 12pm

Fresh fluffy waffles, sourdoughs, jams and chutneys, honey, pestos, plants, timber, jewellery, arts and crafts. Hot food, coffee van, live music. Ph 0419 726 603

The Mapleton Country Market invites you all to join them at their new location of the Mapleton State School, 24 Flaxton Drive, Mapleton, with onsite parking available.

The school motto ‘Top of the Range’ well describes its beautiful location, with the early settlers and pioneering families setting themselves the task of providing schooling for their children of which there were 15 students registered.

The historic 1899 first building of the provisional school was also used for public gatherings and social events out of school hours; it marked the beginning of what is now a pleasant rural and park-like environment for students and often the local community.

The stallholders love their new location and enjoy the happy country vibe with many local community groups attending.

Go and try the Satay Chicken Kebabs, a new addition to the menu at the Blackall Range Lions Club stand, as well as their egg and bacon rolls, sausage sizzle and cold drinks.

The Veterans Youth Xperiences Coffee Van (VYX) is a not-for-profit, raising money to help fund troubled youth with camps and veterans struggling to adapt to normal life after leaving the military, and is run by veterans. A worthwhile cause, so grab something from the vanevery dollar helps.

Choose your own seedlings and pots or mix and match at extremely affordable prices at Karen and Owen’s stall from Earth Song Enterprises, this is a unique boutique business who specialise in vegetable seedlings, edible plants, pollinators and herbs.Their intention is to provide the inspiration for people to Grow, Nurture and Transform the space they live in.

Friendly artisan stallholders will show you their eco clothing, jewellery, plants, homemade conserves, pestos, organic pizza and pasta bases timber, leather, doggie treats and accessories, art and crafts, crystals, body products, candles, incenses, yarns, toys and childrens books, teddy bears and so much more.

New to the market at the waffle stand is a savoury waffle with pumpkin, pesto and feta, also available are gluten-free waffles, along with regular waffles with toppings of strawberry, cream or icecream or banana, maple syrup cream or icecream - you won't be sorry you tried one of these!

Entertainment this month will be the ever popular Rob McArthur guitarist and singer with his storytelling songs of blues, soul, folk and rock.

As part of the newly formed Hinterland Market Trail, Mapleton Market is on July 22, the fourth Saturday of every month from 8am to 12pm. See you there!

Call Paula for enquiries on 0419 726 603 or email: countrymarket.mapleton@gmail.com or find them on Facebook.

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The markets are proudly supported by the Mapleton and District Community Association (MADCA), a not-forprofit organisation comprised of local citizens that works with residents, community groups and local government to preserve its heritage and outstanding natural environment, and promote this beautiful hinterland village and surrounding districts.

Images - Vicky Carmichael

The new market venue at Mapleton State School

Ben and Hetty’s stall

Earth Song Enterprises at Mapleton Market

Grants for rural property owners open

soon

Rural landowners can apply for financial help to complete on-ground environment projects on their private property, with Council’s Landholder Environment Grants open 10 July. Grants of up to $15,000 are available for projects like bush regeneration; reducing sediment loss on farms; controlling environmental weeds; modifying non-boundary fencing to make it wildlife friendly; revegetating degraded areas; and establishling vegetation corridors and buffer zones. Please read the Landholder Environment Grant Guidelines on Council's website and submit your expression of interest before 14 August.

National Tree Day fun for the family

Book now for Doonan Planting Festival, a National Tree Day event, on Sunday 30 July. Bring family and friends out to Doonan Creek Environment Reserve, Verrierdale to plant food and habitat trees for koalas, glossy black-cockatoos, grey-headed flying-foxes and other wildlife. Enjoy this free event with tree planting, wildlife display, craft activities, stalls, live music, face painting, coffee, sausage sizzle and a free shuttle bus. Head to events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au to book.

CUSTOMER CONTACT

sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Council/Contact-Council

Have you booked your Horizon Festival experience yet?

The Horizon Festival 2023 program is packed with free and ticketed arts events from the coast to the hinterland from 25 August to 3 September. You’ll find amazing shows, music, performances, workshops and more at The Wonderland Spiegeltent festival hub in Cotton Tree. Visit horizonfestival.com.au to book or follow 'horizon art fest' on socials.

Label reading workshop

Join QCWA Maleny for a label reading workshop, to learn how you can use and understand food labels on packaged items to help you make better choices for your health. Morning tea will be provided on the day. Spots are limited! RSVP by August 11 by emailing or texting Judy Stubbs to register your spot: judystubbs1@gmail.com 0411 647 140.

The workshop is happening on August 15, 10am – 12pm at the Maleny Community Centre, Bicentenary Meeting Room, 1 Bicentenary Lane, Maleny. Cost is a gold coin donation.

the solution, and I encourage Council to prioritise more affordable housing options and solutions for more individuals,” said Steve.

Caravans, buses, and tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) are classed as temporary accommodation and managed by a local law.  Without a permit, they can only be lived in for four weeks in a 52-week period, with a permit for a maximum of 18 months.

Concerned members of our community are asking the Council to recognise that these forms of housing are permanent choices of housing and need to be in the town plan.

If you would like to help, start a petition today.  A petition template is available on the regensunshinecoast.au website, along with up-to-date information on our Tiny Community Living Campaign.

Witta Tennis Club

Share your old photos for a chance to win!

The 2024 Heritage Calendar Competition is on now. This year’s theme is Happy Snaps: Holiday times on the Sunshine Coast. Send images of your fondest local holidays, camping, chilling at the beach, days out sailing or fishing trips. Visit heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au to enter before 14 August.

Australia's largest wearable art show is back Giving Met Gala creative vibes, The Australian Wearable Art Festival returns for 2023. Merging art, science, fashion and technology will result in wearable pieces of art and sculptures that inspire, intrigue and motivate on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 August at Venue 114. This is Australia’s largest wearable art show, with a focus on recyclable garments and sustainability initiatives and more than 40 national and international entries. Tickets from $60. Book now at venue114.com.au.

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Stop the eviction!

People living in tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) on rural land are being evicted by Sunshine Coast Council.  Steve, a Maleny landowner, has been asked to remove this tiny home on his property after a neighbour complaint.

He wrote to Council asking them to review their decision. “Our THOW is part of

Witta Tennis Club hosted a Court ReOpening Celebration on Sunday May 28. They have been fortunate enough to receive a grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund for nearly $99,000 to resurface three tennis courts. This grant along with an injection of club savings results in Witta now having stateof-the-art tennis facilities.

The new court playing surfaces along with LED lighting, upgraded fencing and clubhouse extension, makes the club one of best centres in South-East Queensland.

Andrew Powell MP, Councillor Winston Johnston, Tennis Queensland, local sporting associations, sponsors and club contractors were in attendance for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, along with past and present members.

The Witta Tennis Club President, Mike Hooley acknowledged the hard work and support of the committee, club members and our community.  Mike has been instrumental and pro-active to ensure the longevity of Witta Tennis Club.

This was a celebration for Witta Tennis, especially in these times where many sporting clubs are struggling for members and financial stability – the club members are very grateful.

One for the calendar

Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online or at Sunshine Coast City Hall Chambers – 27 July at 9am.

Fundraiser concert

Cheryl Laizans has been a member of Welcome to Maleny Refugee Advocacy Group (W2M) for some years. She recently met Simon Wells at Trivia, held twice a month at the Maleny Pub, who said his musical group, plus another in Brisbane, would like to put on a fundraiser concert for W2M.

The more money raised, the more people the group can support, and the offer was accepted.

Simon organised an impressive line-up of talent, with five contributors bringing a rich variety to the concert: The Pleasant Coucals, and a cappella trio; Kim Kirkman on harp; The Mindfulness Poet, Brendan O'Shea; The Stowaway Collective, fivepiece ensemble blending Eastern and Western traditions and their own original tunes, and Canto Coro, a choir formed in 1995 from Brisbane's Greek, Latin American and broader communities.

The concert is on Saturday July 29 at Maleny Primary School Hall, 1.30 for a 2pm start, finishing at 4.30pm. Entry is $20/15 via TryBooking.com or tickets at the door.

Visitor centre needs you!

The Maleny Visitor Information Centre (MVIC) provides information to thousands of tourists and locals about all sorts of things in the local area. In addition to visitors coming in to ask questions, the enquiries to their website and Facebook page have increased enormously in recent years.

The centre is attended by a dedicated group of volunteers (about 55 at the moment) who love sharing their local knowledge, and they are always keen for more!

The information centre is responsible for their own financial obligations (rent, insurance, electricity, etc.,) and whilst they receive great support from Sunshine Coast Regional Council, they are still needing funds.

Would you like your business in their brochure? A direct link to your website from internet enquiries? Your details displayed on the in-house TV sets? For a small cost, this is available and will help support the MVIC.

If you would like to volunteer or donate, please contact Graham Gardiner on 0438933544 or call into the centre in Maple Street, in front of the community centre.

Dog Safety Week

Learn more about how to be a great pet owner and how to teach children the best ways to interact safely with our furry friends, during Sunshine Coast Council’s Dog Safety Week this July 3-9.

Council has created a valuable variety of teaching tools and resources to encourage responsible pet ownership messages for families and educators.Programs are designed to create a safe and harmonious co-existence between people, pets, and places.

During Dog Safety Week, Council is holding several responsible pet pop-ups and library sessions. These will help dog owners understand their responsibilities, including walking on a leash, entering an off-leash park, and sharing space.

It's also important to teach children how to feel safe around dogs and the four steps to greeting a dog.

Four steps to greeting a dog: 1) Ask your parent or guardian if you could pat the dog.

2)  Ask the dog owner “Can I please pat your dog?”, 3) Let the dog come to you first; keep your hand low and in a fist to sniff, 4) Pat the dog gently on the back or shoulder.

Remind your kids that some dogs are nervous and don’t like pats and never pat a dog that is tied up and alone.

Over the past 12 months, there has been a 40 per cent decrease in dog attacks on children under 12 years reported to the Sunshine Coast Council. Council is dedicated to instilling valuable pet lessons at a young age, to further reduce the number of dog attacks in our community.

Bookings for Sunshine Coast Council Dog Safety Week library sessions are essential. To book visit library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and search “For kids and families”. No bookings required for the Responsible Pet pop-ups. Find times and locations on sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au/Living-and-Community/Animals-and-Pets/ Community-Education/Pop-up-booths

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Stronger. Better. Sustainable

Services, community and sustainability are at the heart of this year’s budget, with projects, programs and events being delivered across the region. We are preserving our environment and supporting our local economy and our growing communities. We are committed to shaping a stronger, better and more sustainable region.

Sunshine Coast Council’s $1 billion budget includes:

$366 million to develop a strong community

Community and cultural development and partnerships; community venues; disaster management; libraries; lifeguards; roads, cycleways and pathways; public lighting and sporting facilities.

$327 million to maintain and enhance our environment and liveability

Beaches, foreshore, coastal infrastructure and canals; bushland conservation and habitat; recreation parks, trails and facilities; rivers, streams, estuaries and water bodies; stormwater drainage; sustainable growth and network planning; waste and resource management.

$41 million to build our resilient economy Economic development; investment attraction; tourism; major event sponsorship and holiday parks.

$156 million to deliver service excellence

Development services; cemeteries; local amenity and local laws; public health; quarries; customer and community relations; property management and road network management.

Council also receives community assets from developers as well as paying back debt through annual repayments.

Find out what’s happening in your area

Foreshore and streetscape transformations, traffic-busting road improvements, starting construction of a new regional library, world-class sporting precincts and preserving and celebrating the environment are key inclusions in the 2023-24 budget.

To help our pensioners, Council is increasing pensioner concessions by 7%.

The Great Australian Wave

by TOHM HAJNCL

It is dark outside. An hour before the sun rises. I sit with my chamomile tea and I hear mostly silence.

An Asian Gecko chirps occasionally to tell all that it’s found a bug. The mechanical honk of the Tawny Frogmouth and the haunting howl of the Dingo are over for the night. One Cuckoo calls.

Peace and calm rule the area around my home. This is my favourite time of the day.

I wonder, can you actually hear silence? Or just the absence of sound? That puzzle doesn’t last long as just being in the moment is more real.

220 kilometres away, sitting in Wallum Banksia on Cape Byron, one lone Kookaburra is disturbed by something. It cocks an eye and realises that the sun is not far off rising. The sun is tickling the horizon with its flames. Just a glow for now, but before long, as that Kookaburra knows, all hell will break loose and another day will be underway.

“Ah, whatever,” thinks that Kookaburra, “somebody has to do it today, it might as well be me.”

So, it calls out. Just a simple message to

its mates. Kook-Kook-Kok-Kook. The laugh of the Australian bush.

A few hundred metres to the west a family of Kookaburras are disturbed from their reverie and message back in gratitude for the wakeup call.

“Mate. How awesome of you to let us know that the day is dawning. Wouldn’t wanna miss a moment of it.”

Of course, to the early morning walker on the Cape, hoping to reach the lighthouse before the sun sneaks over the horizon, it is just another cackle from a bunch of iconic Australian animals.

From that family the message spreads out in ripples, north, south, and west it fans. Waving out from the eastern-most point of the mainland. Announcing to all and sundry that a new day is about to begin. “Wake up you bugger! Don’t sleep or you will miss out”.

The Cicadas join in, in fear of being a Kookaburras breakfast.

By now, the sky is pink at Cape Byron. By now, the message has reached Toowoomba, Tamworth,

and Theodore. Shortly, Sydney will be laughed into another day.

This is the Great Australian Wave. Not a bunch of fans standing up in sequence at the cricket. That one belongs to Mexico. The Great Australian Wave, though it happens every day, is unique. It should be included in every travel promotion.

Reads like this….”Wake you weary travellers. Wake an hour before dawn. Listen to the peace of Australia. Listen. Listen. To the east a distant laugh is soft yet distinct. And another, closer. Then, exploding around you, the cacophony of family upon family of Kookaburras. The Great Australian Wave laughs in another day.”

How can you not love Australia? The day starts with a laugh.

From Byron Bay in NSW to Carnarvon and Geraldton in WA, the wave wraps around Australia with only the coast along the Bight, and the Centre waking to the beat of a different laugh.

And, God bless their blue banded wings, they do it all again in the evening.

The views expressed in the Local Musings column are the writer’s and not necessarily the views of the HT team.

This is a space for the wide community to submit their considered deliberations on news, life and the idiosyncrasies of our times. Email: editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au

WORLD PREMIERE

After-Dinner Mintz brings you three hugely entertaining cabaret performances on the one night, August 11, at the Maleny Community Centre from 8pm. The first of these is Fatale-Songs

MyMotherTaught

Me, featuring director, designer and performer Michael

Beh in this world premiere production.

“My character is wildly theatrical,” shared Michael. “The costume to complement this character is in development; being made by Anne Grant of 3b Creative. It will have designs from the 16th century to the present day - think Court of Versailles onwards.”

Michael’s show stems from the Atherton Tablelands where he grew up. “I’m not sure if the radio didn’t work, or my mum just liked my singing, but I was the radio!” Michael laughed.

“I would sing for my mum in the car, songs from Cabaret Streisand songs, lots of Great American Songbook classics, torch songs, lullabies. So this show stems from my mum and the music she liked.”

Michael will be followed by Stephanie Williams with her show, Glinda - Memoirs of a Good Witch/Bad B*tch!

Dressed in a 1950’s tulle gown, ‘Glinda’ sings songs from the ‘60s to now, from jazz standards to ‘80s power ballads. As the Rangebow website

CABARET

shares: Shesings.Shesparkles.Shestrips.

And finally, with more bizarre twists than Madonna on Tik Tok, get ready for Daryl Murphy’s latest '’Fabaret'’, Paper, Scissors, ROCK! to finish off the evening with some rocking energy and humour.

To book for this musical delight of an evening, visit therangebowfestival.org

MUSIC AND MOVES

It’s almost time for the Rangebow Festival to sparkle across the hinterland, and there is something for everyone, from food to theatre to platypus spotting!

Music events include the SparklingSymphony on August 13, 6-8pm, in the beautiful setting of Russell Family Park, Montville. The Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra will play popular classics and compositions from emerging youth artists performed with The Rangebow Children’s Orchestra supported by worldrenowned chamber orchestra Topology. Also on the agenda is the Brisbane Pride Choir the DragRun-a-wayPageant (with workshop) and The Odd Ball on August 12 at the Maleny Community Centre.

Enjoy traditional, contemporary and original music from the choir, followed by one of Australia’s leading drag performance artists and producers, and his team, presenting a drag pageant of professional and aspiring drag performers - you be the judge. Top this off with dancing at The Odd Ball until midnight! The Chapel of Love returns with incredible opera from Sebastian Maclaine, Ashleigh Maclaine and Aiden Hodder, with acclaimed accompanist John Woods, for one hour of opera and timeless classics in The Chapel Montville, on August 12 from 3pm. For booking details on these events, visit therangebowfestival.org

Outspoken is delighted to welcome Anna Funder back to Maleny. Anna is the highly-acclaimed author of Stasiland and All That I Am, which, between them have sold over half a million copies in Australia alone. In her new book, Wifedom, Anna’s attention is focused on the Orwells, and onto Mrs Orwell in particular.

“I have,” she writes, “always loved George Orwell, his selfdeprecating humour, his laser vision about how power works, and who it works on.”

It was to Orwell she would turn when her own life began to overwhelm. But then she read about his wife, and her curiosity was piqued.

Eileen O’Shaughnessy was also a writer, and her literary brilliance not only shaped Orwell’s work, but her practical common sense saved his life. Why and how, Funder wondered, had she come to be so completely written out of their story?

Using newly discovered letters from Eileen to her best friend, Funder re-creates the Orwells’ marriage, a period that includes both the Spanish Civil War and the Second World War. Somehow the fact that Eileen was in Spain with Orwell never gets mentioned. Nor that she worked at several Ministries in London during the war to support them both.

Anna pulls back the curtain on Orwell’s often promiscuous private life, asking what it takes to be a writer—and what it is to be a wife.

The introducing author will be Angela O’Keeffe, speaking about her new novel, The Sitter July 26, 6.30pm, Maleny Community Centre - to book, visit: outspokenmaleny.com

MARY VALLEY ART FESTIVAL 

With entries rolling in for the 2023 Mary Valley Art Festival, organisers have announced Sunshine Coast artists Llew Brennan (pictured) and Ian Gunn joining Tony Gill on the judging panel. There is still time to lodge your artworks as the festival entries close on July 10. The event, hosted by Mary Valley Artslink, runs from July 20-23 in Imbil in the Mary Valley, and offers $13,000 in prize money.

So there’s a lot riding on the decisions made by Llew, Ian and Tony, but they are well equipped to meet the challenge.

Llew lives near the small town of Cooranand has been committed to his own form of realism in his art throughout his 30-year career. His art reflects the landscape and the people that surround his everyday life, as well as the people and places he visits in his travels.

Also based on the Sunshine Coast, multi award-winning artist Ian Gunn was born in England and arrived in Australia in 1991.

Ian`s art education began at the Cleveland College of Art and Design in the UK and continued for four years in Australia. He has participated in more than 50 exhibitions, solo and group, since 1996 and was an art educator for 10 years, turning to his art full time in 2004.

Tony Gill, and his partner Jane Caraffi, were directors of Art on Cairncross, a commercial gallery on the outskirts of Maleny in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

Tony has been involved with running commercial galleries on the Sunshine Coast for more than 26 years. The couple started compiling art gallery trails very early in their business life, seeing the need for a united stand with their fellow galleries to attract visitors and locals to

the wealth of art available on the Sunshine Coast.

Tony and Jane have retired from their gallery but still play an active role in the visual arts scene on the coast. Tony has worked with the region’s tourist organisations and was one of the founders of the now prestigious Sunshine Coast Art Prize.

He and Jane have travelled extensively and firmly believe that the Sunshine Coast is one the premier art destinations in provincial regions of the country. It has been said that the coast - and particularly the hinterland - have more artists per capita than any other region in Australia.

You can find entry forms for the Mary Valley Art Festival online at maryvalleyartfestival.com.au

THE THRILL OF LOVE

Amanda Whittington's play, The Thrill of Love, dramatises the true story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain in 1955 and takes a fresh look at the woman behind the headlines.

Coming to Lind Lane Theatre July 14-22, and directed by Judith Boyd,, we learn the facts are not in dispute.On 10 April 1955, Ruth Ellis fatally shot and murdered her lover, racing car driver David Blakely, outside a Hampstead pub. But why was she so keen to admit her guilt?

In this present-day, Ruth would have more chance of being charged with manslaughter, given the nature of the physical and mental abuse she received, and given a life sentence.. Ellis was found guilty with her execution time set for 9 a.m., 13 July 1955. The execution of Ruth Ellis was greeted by a national outcry, with lined streets packed in defence, and a demand that capital punishment be abolished.

Bookings: lindlane.com.au/whats-on or call 1300 732 764.

(Image from Creative Persona - Inspector Gale -Mathew Taverner, dances with Ruth Ellis - Oriana Packman.)

Acoustic Guitar

AMAZING FUNGI

Have you ever taken the time to slow down, and discover the spectacular world of fungi while you walk through the forest?

Through July independent artists from the Maleny Printmakers will be presenting AmazingFungi, an exhibition of unique works of art themed around the beautiful fungi that feature in the mycological hotspot that is Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. Artists from the Maleny Printmakers have used a diversity of printmaking methods to create works of art that will be on display and for sale as part of the ‘Amazing Fungi’ exhibition which will run from July 15-23

“Artists have spent the last few months researching local species of fungi to inspire each piece of work,” shares local printmaker Jennifer Eurell, who also has a background in ecology, and will be amongst the group of exhibiting artists.

“It’s a great way for members of the group to challenge themselves in their practice, and showcase their unique printmaking skills and expression of the theme."

AmazingFungi will officially open on July 15 from 1pm - 3pm, and will then run daily from 10am - 3pm until July 23. The exhibition will be held in the Theatrette at the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, 148 Mountain View Road, Maleny. You can also take a stroll through the beautiful rainforest that inspired many of the works on display as part of your visit. (Image: fungi by Jenni Matthews.)

For more information and for updates follow Maleny Printmakers on Facebook.

ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECTACULAR 

The highly anticipated AcousticGuitarSpectacular is set to thrill audiences during its Sunshine Coast tour this July. This captivating series of concerts in Coolum, Maleny, Pomona and Eudlo will feature three internationally recognised acoustic guitarists who are poised to showcase their exceptional talents.

Critically acclaimed Brisbane guitarist Michael Fix will serve as the host for these special concerts. Fix is renowned for his breathtaking fingerstyle guitar playing and captivating compositions. Having released numerous albums and garnered multiple awards, including three CMAA Golden Guitar Awards, Fix has enchanted audiences across Australia and the world through his extensive touring.

Joining Michael in this spectacular musical journey are fellowQueenslanders Minnie Marks and Sam Shepherd.

Michael Fix said “It is an absolute honour to once again bring the Acoustic Guitar Spectacular to the beautiful towns on the Sunshine Coast. This time around, we are thrilled to showcase a fresh new take on the event, featuring the extraordinary talents of Minnie and Sam. These two young guitarists are exceptional, and together, we have crafted something truly magical for this tour!”

Minnie Marks, a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, is a force to be reckoned with on the guitar. Her rich bluesy tones and remarkable skills have earned her the distinction of being hailed as one of the finest young guitar players in the country.

Sam Shepherd, an up and coming, award-winning guitarist, possesses a unique playing style that draws from a wide range of influences. His versatile blend of jazz, country, folk, and other genres creates a distinctive sound that is uniquely his own. Audiences and guitar aficionados are in for a treat as they witness the storytelling, songs, and humour (as well as fretboard fireworks!) from this highly entertaining trio. Showcasing solo and ensemble performances, these diverse guitarists offer a rare opportunity to experience an abundance of extraordinary musical talent on a single stage.

‘SMOOTH‘N’GROOVES’ 

The Jazz & Blues Collective present The Mark Pradella Band with Nicky Steele - ‘Smooth‘n’Grooves’ - on Sunday August 6 Look forward to a special afternoon of ‘Smooth‘n’Grooves’ with Mark Pradella and his band with vocalist Nicky Steele, who will present a mixture of musical styles, jazz, swing, blues, funk, Latin and more Band leader and arranger Mark Pradella on tenor, alto and soprano sax and clarinet with vocalist Nicky Steele present a magic afternoon with this special performance.

This will be a musical journey with great arrangements, stage fun and grooves. The band strives to produce the best quality music combined with warmth and entertainment.

This will be an enjoyable afternoon of music that will linger with you well after the event.

Millwell Road Community Centre, 11 Millwell Rd East.

Maroochydore. Music 1.30 to 4pm (doors open 1pm). A Coffee Van will be on site from 12.30pm, BYO liquor licence, you are welcome to bring your own food and drinks. Enquiries: Graeme 0417 633 734.

Bookings: ticketebo.com.au/jazz-blues-collective

In a delightful addition to the Maleny performance the support act will be the Sunshine Coast Guitar Orchestra (SCGO). Led by acclaimed composer and guitarist Andrew Veivers, this community-based orchestra draws from diverse musical traditions worldwide, spanning genres like world, folk, classical, film, and rock.

The AcousticGuitarSpectacular Sunshine Coast tour is presented by local performing arts company Red Chair with the support of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. (Photo by Cooper Brady.) For July performance dates visit: redchair.com.au/what-s-on/event/574-acousticguitar-spectacular

ARTS ALIVE

August 4 is a date to mark in your calendar, as a special event is set to take over the town of Maleny.

Arts Alive Maleny is a vibrant event hosted in the main street of Maleny that brings the whole town and the incredible talent of the arts community to life all in one evening. It is a circus of the senses where everyone is invited to come and immerse themselves in the unique world class talent that resides in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

As the sun sets, the main street will close to traffic, and come alive with lanterns, light shows and art projections, live music, street performances, and interactive art exhibitions, installations, dance, puppetry, and theatre, comedy, poetry, and pop up workshops, along with a range of intimate gatherings in local cafes and restaurants, artisan stalls and so much more!

The event is the brainchild of local artist, performer and community advocate of the arts Steve McLiesh, and has been in the dreaming for many years - 2023 is the year it will come to life!

“Arts Alive is an event like no other and the first of its kind on this scale in Maleny,” shares Steve.

FORMIDABLE VEGETABLE

Fresh from a sold-out national tour, including packed-out shows at Woodford Festival, Formidable Vegetable are back with some all new Spoonbill-boosted electro-funk and positive climateaction tunes that the whole neighbourhood can get down to as they launch their brand new album Micro Biome

Having received accolades from the UN and toured to over 20 countries, Formidable Vegetable inspire folks from 5 to 95 to grow their own food, restore their own ecosystems and live a better life with irresistibly funky home-scale solutions to the many problems of the world.

From the local farmers market to massive festivals such as Glastonbury, Formidable Vegetable are as at home on stage alongside the likes of Radiohead, Dolly Parton and The Rolling Stones as they are in their own garden.

Come celebrate Australia's premier Permaculture electro-funk/ swing band, Formidable Vegetable as they launch their new album, 'Micro Biome' at Crystal Waters on July 29, 5-9.30pm (food, chai, bar available). To book, visit: events.humanitix.com/ formidable-vegetable-album-launch-crystal-waters

“The vision is to have the artists of Maleny and surrounds showcased and celebrated, and to shine a massive spotlight on the talent we have right here in the hinterland.

“The idea of the event itself is to create something that feels like it's alive with activity and learning. A place where you don’t know what's going to happen next. It’s flowing and emotive.”

There is no central focus to Arts Alive, rather an atmosphere of many facets, colours and experiences, with many art forms represented, all happening at the same time.

“Maleny is an arts village and we punch above our weight when it comes to talented artists. An event like this gives the whole Sunshine Coast an opportunity to come and experience this talent in a diverse and immersive way!”

Arts Alive Maleny will be held in Maple Street Maleny August 4 The street will close from 5pm, people are encouraged to purchase tickets online prior to the event, and more information can be found at artsalivemaleny.com.au

All funds raised from ticket sales will go directly back into supporting the arts community and the artists bringing you this spectacular event. (Image- Jody Gilchrist.)

This event is proudly supported by Apex, Maleny Lions Club, Maleny Chamber of Commerce, Cr Winston Jonston and Maleny Rotary

Letters

Sad day for Montville Pharmacy

Dear Hinterland Times readers,

As you may know, we have been facing challenging times operating Montville Pharmacy as a result of both the closure of the Montville Medical Centre and the recently announced 60-day dispensing policy.

The impact of these Government measures will regretfully result in Montville Pharmacy being forced to close as it is no longer viable.

We have been working our hardest to keep pharmacy services on the Range going considering these incredibly difficult challenges, and as a result we are pleased to announce that Montville Pharmacy and Mapleton Pharmacy are merging and will soon be known as ‘Lindner Family Pharmacy’, located at 9 Obi Obi Road, Mapleton.

I, Natalie, will be moving across to work in store at the new location as your local Pharmacist and I look forward to, together with our joint team, striving to

Crossword

Trivia Time

with Allan Blackburn

LETTERS, LEUNIG AND LIGHT RELIEF

Relax, read a few letters, enjoy a crossword and cartoon, and maybe put pen to paper (finger to keyboard) yourself! We would love you to share your thoughts and experiences with us and HT readers. Email: editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au, and please include your name, email/address and location. Letters may be edited a little if space is tight. As we are a monthly, please be aware we are unable to print date-sensitive letters.

continue providing exemplary pharmacy services on the Range.

From 31st July, Lindner Family Pharmacy will operate out of the current Mapleton Pharmacy premise. Our final trading day for Montville Pharmacy will be Saturday 29th July 2023.

We are pleased to inform our customers that we will be offering a delivery service to the Flaxton and Montville area which will assist our customers with this change.

We are also pleased to inform you that many of our services will continue at Lindner Family Pharmacy including Scripts on File, Electronic Scripts, Dosage Administration Aids, MedAdvisor Script Management App, Member’s Loyalty program - with your point balances transferred (with your consent) across to Lindner Family Pharmacy, NDSS Access Scheme and the caring, personalised service that you have come to know and appreciate- as I and my team have loved and appreciated working with and helping you.

We understand that this is a significant change, and that change brings uncertainty, and while we regret to see the Montville Pharmacy close its doors after 26 years

(with the last 10 years under our ownership), the current environment with GP shortages and reduced government pharmacy renumeration has made the business unviable going forward.

We believe that this merger will allow a strong and improved continuation of services for our existing customers where the alternative may not have been any continuation of service at all.

We genuinely value you, our loyal customers, and your support, and we encourage you to speak to us if you have any questions or concerns regarding the merger or your healthcare during this time. We invite comments on how we can make the transition to the new premise more convenient for you.

It has been our pleasure to serve you and we commit to continuing and increasing our service to you through this merger. Our wonderful team will be working to ensure a seamless transition for you.

Sincerely,

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Quick Quotes

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1. Which major city is home to the skyscraper known as The Shard?

2. Who became Deputy Premier of Queensland in 2020?

3. How many ventricles does the human heart have?

4. In which Australian state or territory was tennis player Ash Barty born?

5. In which movie was Marilyn Monroe’s white dress blown upwards by a blast of air?

6. What homophone of “higher” means to lease or rent?

7. What hardware chain uses the slogan “Mighty helpful”?

8. What shape is the cross section of an Allen key?

9. How many months are in seven years?

10. According to local law, what colour must the gondolas of Venice be painted?

Trivia answers:

Natalie and Tristan Lindner

and the team at Montville Pharmacy

Bad Jokes of the Month

I like jokes about the eyes - the cornea the better.

I just realised it’s been years since I did the Hokey Cokey. I guess I forgot what it’s all about.

A snake asked its friend, “Say, are we poisonous?”

Its friend said, “Why do you ask?” The snake replied, “I just bit my tongue.”

“I think happiness really happens when you least expect it: it's when you're not really thinking about it, when you're not trying to achieve it, when you're not trying to get the perfect holiday, the perfect life, the perfect body, the perfect existence.”

by Bill Bailey

“We live in the age of entitlement, as opposed to enlightenment.” Sudoku

Poets

AUTUMN

You are the flash of fire in the river Clean light washing pale walls

In the late afternoon.

You are the gathering of wood

The first powder on the high hills

A CONUNDRUM OF HISTORY

you,

In Italy for thirty years

The violent Borgias stained the land In bloodshed, warfare, murder, tears Yet, they bred a mighty band Da Vinci and Mike Angelo Dante and Caravaggio ‘Renaissance’ set the world a glow.

Keep

In contrast turn to Switzerland Embracing peace and harmony

A love of brother through the land Five hundred years, tranquility! But they bequeathed us (it will shock!) ‘Yodeling’ from a mountain top And wooden, wheezy, ‘cuckoo-clocks’.

Poetry is an arrangement of language, artistic word pictures that attempt to inspire imagination, evoke emotion and provoke humour. Poets are illustrators of words that create beauty and intensity, and the HT is proud to give them a platform. Please note, published poems may be read/recorded for our social pages.

DE JA VU-ING

Sometimes, I cannot actually tell Where dreams begin and reality ends. Am I surfing a mountainous swell Or just dreaming about riding high?

Surely, I’ve walked this track recently, Fighting through an overgrown path. Although it all seems so familiar to me, Perhaps it’s just the struggle that is real.

Standing at the edge of the precipice I fight the urge to take another step Then fly like a bird high above the abyss Before landing safely way below.

It’s just a dream and I wake in fright, But I see it’s time to keep walking Into reality. Not from that great height But forward towards new opportunities.

No more dreaming, or de ja vu-ing. Time for authenticity in my existence, Some go-getting and positive ‘doing’. Dreams are for those sleeping through life.

To submit your work for possible publication, email: editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au

© Angus Richard

Maggie Leunig

If you’ve been looking for a role that allows you to provide support to vulnerable community members and give back to your local area, RangeCare

person-centred care to the local community.

As a not-for-profit community care provider, RangeCare offers a wide variety of services including nursing care, domestic assistance, social support, meal deliveries, technology support, minor home and garden maintenance, wellness programs and day and overnight respite to the local elderly and physically disadvantaged population.

“I'm proud to be part of the organisation because of the people that I work with — from our staff to the volunteers, including the board, they allow us to deliver a person-centred care approach, which most people would agree is above and beyond what maybe other organisations are currently offering,” said Chief Operating Officer, Gary Holland.

RangeCare’s strong reputation for delivering quality in-home, respite and social support services is because of its dedicated team of care support workers, nurses, drivers and domestic assistants who are kind, compassionate, and respectful.

Due to continued growth, RangeCare is looking to increase its service offerings by expanding its team across the Sunshine Coast, Hinterland, Gympie and Cooloola Coast Regions. The organisation is currently recruiting for a range of positions including Care Support Workers and Domestic Assistants.

If you are interested in joining the RangeCare team and making a positive difference in your local community, you can find out more by calling 07 5445 7044 or visiting rangecare.com.au

Cervical screening self-collection

Did you know that cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers – but only two-thirds (67.5 percent) of Queensland women aged 2574 years participate in cervical screening?

This is despite Queensland having one of the highest cervical cancer incidence rates in Australia, with around 190 people diagnosed with cervical cancer across the state every year.

The good news is the cervical screening selfcollection option – launched in mid-2022 – is increasing participation in Queensland, particularly in northern and western regions.

Queensland Health spokesperson Dr Anna Hawkes said self-collection gave people the flexibility to collect their own sample, generally at a GP in a private space such as behind a curtain or in a private room.

“We know some people may feel uncomfortable getting a cervical screen by a clinician, so the selfcollect option makes the process much more private and comfortable,” Dr Hawkes said.

While a Cervical Screening Test should be done every five years for women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 74 years who have ever been sexually active, Queensland Health research showed that many people were not aware they should get tested.

The test detects human papillomavirus (HPV) which can cause cell changes that may progress to cervical cancer if left untreated.

“Because cervical cancer can take up to 10-15 years to develop, the early detection of HPV and cell changes means it may be possible to prevent HPV infection developing into cervical cancer,” Dr Hawkes said.

If you have received an invitation or reminder about cervical screening, or are interested in selfcollection for cervical screening, please call your healthcare provider.

Oticon Own™ is a hearing device that that can provide discretion and the latest technology

Everyone is different. Different shapes, different interests, and different lifestyles. Oticon Own™ is tailor-made for you, with styles customised to fit your ear shape and designed for comfort. Oticon Own™ in-the-ear hearing aids are crafted to ensure a great fit, so you can keep doing the things you love.

Oticon Own™ is packed with Oticon’s BrainHearing™ technology, which supports the brain’s natural way of work-

If you prefer your hearing aids to be as discreet as possible, styles that sit in-the-ear could be your solution. Oticon Own’s Invisible-In-Canal (IIC) style is so tiny that it’s even invisible for 9 out of 10 ears that are suitable for this

An adventurous dentist!

Dr. Kay, an active dentist with an adventurous spirit. With an unwavering commitment to providing excellent dental care, she brings a wealth of experience and an infectious enthusiasm to her practice.

Having honed her skills as an associate dentist in various mixed practices, Dr. Kay possesses an exceptional ability to communicate and connect with her patients, fostering an environment of trust and comfort. Her comprehensive expertise as a general dental practitioner extends beyond routine dental procedures.

With a profound understanding of the diverse needs of her patients, Dr Kay has augmented her knowledge through working with Denplan and private patients, mastering the art of individualised treatment planning.

“I have completed Dental Core Training 1 in Oral Surgery and Dental Core Training 1 in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, which has broadened my capabilities to perform an array of complex procedures,” Dr Kay said.

“I think it’s important to always try to enhance my skills and stay at the forefront of dental advancements.”

True to her word, Dr Kay has diligently pursued additional courses in areas such as Facial Aesthetics and Intravenous and Nitrous Sedation, ensuring that her patients benefit from the latest techniques and highest standards of care.

Beyond her role as a dentist, Dr. Kay finds solace and fulfillment in her personal pursuits.

“I am an avid skier, hiker, and literary enthusiast!” Dr Kay said. “I embrace an active lifestyle and always try to nourish my well-being.”

These activities fuel her energy and enthusiasm, enabling her to infuse a positive and invigorated approach into her dental practice.

As a testament to her vibrant personality, Dr. Kay's zest for life shines through in her interactions, leaving a lasting impression on both her colleagues and patients alike.

Now, as a proud member of the Woombye and Beerwah Dental team, Dr. Kay said, “I am thrilled to collaborate with my fellow dental professionals who share my vision of patient-centered care.”

Together, they are poised to create an unparalleled dental experience, putting patients at ease and elevating their overall well-being.

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Use Your Mental Edge Control the controllable

What distinguishes us as a human being from other species is our capacity to govern our mind and not let the outside world run us.No matter what we experience in our life, we can change

2. Our actions (what we say, don’t say, how we react, respond, physiology)

3. Our decisions (choices)

That is it.

We cannot influence the weather, or truly make anyone else do what we want them to.

Taking control of your controllable stuff can legitimately transform all aspects of your life.

John Milton once said that you can make a heaven out of a hell or a hell out of a heaven by asking certain questions that make you cognizant and aware of information you may have been unconscious of.

Any time spent on things outside of our control is time wasted, because it’s energy and time we could have given attention to for the things we can

Which leads me to an observation. Many of us spend an enormous amount of time complaining, we invest energy, focus, awareness complaining. What do we complain about a lot of the time? Things out of our control.

I’m yet to find someone who truly complains about what’s in their control. It is generally someone else, or something else that is the target of complaint.

Take time today, immediately after reading this, to focus on what you can truly control, put your attitude and effort here consistently, this is how you begin to transform your mindset.

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Time to Say No?

by KERRIE FRIEND

In our life the most valuable commodity we have is our time and how we use it, and the power of “no” is essential if we don’t want to waste it. This is not about being mean to others, it’s more about being clear on what’s important in your life and making sure your decisions are based on that.

Being constructive with your time brings clarity and begins to create boundaries that ultimately make your life easier. When you invest in “you” time it’s never a waste of time, and makes your “yes” and your “no” more valuable to you and to others because you respect it. Time should be spent wisely as it’s always being spent.

I love the book, The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery; and he says “What is essential is invisible to the eye”. This always reminds me that showing compassion, and serving others, is never a waste of time and that when we prioritise helping others our time seems to multiply.

Rarely these days do I hear myself saying “Now that was a waste of time,” because I’ve stopped just spending time and I started investing more of it in people and the things I do and enjoy. Those around you will begin to notice the change in how you value your time too, and if they truly care about you they will value your time more also.

When you first adopt this practice it might seem like you’re being insensitive, but there are nice ways to say “no” that won’t hurt others feelings. They’ll learn to appreciate that when you do say “yes” you’ll be all in, not half hearted, but excited about your choice.

Saying “no” does get easier the more you say it and the more you see the positive results from using it. Just be sure you use it in the way it is intended, filled with love and respect not brashness or selfishness. Let your “no” be a “yes” to the well being of your image.

Blessings

Kerrie

www.KerrieFriend.com

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HOLISTIC - Health and Wellbeing

ASTROLOGY

ENERGY HEALING

KINESIOLOGY

Heart Mind Astrology with Ruth Donnelly

Explore your life with astrology, bringing you insight at times of turmoil, transition and transformation. Online consultations available. 0409 564 276 astrology@ruthdonnelly.com.au

AUDIOLOGIST

Sunshine Coast Audiology

Emryn and Anita are experienced audiologists who have started a new independent audiology clinic to care for all your hearing needs. Conveniently located in Sippy Downs. Ph. 5378 2226. www.sunshinecoastaudiology.com.au

AYURVEDIC HERBALS

Eumundi Medicine Man NEW

Knowledge is the greatest medicine. Potent Vedic remedies that give results when co-ordinated with diet and lifestyle wisdom. Order or email online at www.eumundimedicineman.com

Guaranteed Age Old Natural Remedies.

BEAUTY THERAPISTS

Emmanuelle’s Beauty

Now at - 62B Maple Street Maleny. For all your beauty needs, facials, lash extensions, lash lift, waxing and more contact Em on 0410 670 519. Monday-Friday, evening appointments also available.

CHIROPRACTORS

Maple Chiropractic Maleny

Dr. Samuel Lowe, Dr. Catherine Metcalf, Dr. Rebel Hungerford & Nikki Duncan-Exercise Physiologist. Gentle, effective care for the whole family. Concession, family rates & HICAPS available 45 Maple St, Maleny 5494 3322 maplechiropractic.com.au

Hinterland Chiropractic

Dr Josephine Sexton. Using gentle, safe and effective techniques to maintain spinal health and wellbeing. Concession rates, Family discounts and HICAPS available.

2/70 Maple Street, Maleny. Ph: 5435 2987

Sunrise Chiropractic

Dr Damian Treacey Chiropractor & Applied Kinesiologist Gentle hands on Chiropractic using Applied Kinesiology. Over 30 years in private practice. Mon and Wed 2-5pm, Fri 9am-12pm 19 Coral Street, Maleny. 0492 949 695

COUNSELLING & LIFE COACHING

Josie Coco: MGestTherapy - Gestalt Psychotherapist

Together we’ll explore obstacles to achieving, thriving and living well. In person, online, and in groups. Counselling therapy and personal development. Ph: 0498 065 306 www.josiecoco.com

Heartspace Artspace & Counselling

Liz Antcliff B. Psych; MA Coun; AThr ANZACATA ; ACA Sensorimotor Creative Arts Therapy and Counselling for individuals and groups. Creative Expression for wellness and health.  www.heartspaceartspace.com  E: liz@heartspaceartspace.com P: 0438 163 255

Energy Enhancement System NEW

The EE System combines body, mind, spirit and science to help you achieve peak performance and reach higher states of health. Bookings by appointment 5478 5438 www.elevata.com.au

FITNESS, PERSONAL TRAINER ,DANCE

Get Active!!!

Group Fitness & Personal Training

Join me for a fun affordable and social way to achieve a fit and healthy body. All fitness levels welcome, fully qualified trainer. ‘Your Goals Are My Goals’. Rachel Ph: 0423 618 945 Email: rachel.lockman@yahoo.com.au

Maleny Vibes Pilates & Spin

Boutique reformer pilates and spin cycle studio. Introductory offer 4 classes $50 to all new clients. Book online www.malenyvibespilates.com Studio 37 Coral St, Maleny. malenyvibespilates@gmail.com Insta @malenyvibespilates_and_spin

Maleny Rumble Room

Boutique Group Fitness Boxing & HIIT studio. Limited to 8 people per class. Introductory offer 4 classes for $50 to all new clients. Book online @ www.malenyrumbleroom.com.au 37 Coral Street, Maleny. Insta @maleny_rumbleroom

HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS

Nellies Creative Hair Design

Cut and Colour specialists.

Nellie, Annette and Jenny offer you the opportunity to have exceptional hair using great product at fantastic prices.

21 Coral St Maleny – Ph: 0438 785 443

HOME CARE

RangeCare

Offering in-home and respite care services to support independent living. Our tailor-made services are available to everyone in the community. We can deliver your home care package. Ph: 5445 7044 Visit: www.rangecare.com.au

HOMEOPATHY

Pauline Ashford - B.H.Sc, Complementary Med & Homeopathy Classical homeopathy; Lymphatic drainage; Dorn spinal, joint and headache therapy; EFT - Emotional Freedom Techniques; Reiki 130 Ansell Rd Witta – Ph: 5494 4101

E: malenyhomeopathy@gmail.com

HYPNOTHERAPY

Christian Dunham

MASSAGE

The New Leaf - Coaching and Kinesiology

Stop feeling stuck and confidently get back on track! The New Leaf, est in 1997 offers sessions/ programs & FREE downloads.

Contact Zoe in Maleny on 0401 318 593 www.thenewleaf.blog

Blue Zen Massage – Sensei Shayne Harris Dip.Remedial Massage & Dip.Reflexology

An integrated therapist shares deep-tissue holistic massages, MET, joint mobilisation,  myotherapy. Unwind with Shiatsu, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, hot stones/cupping. Diamond Valley Treehouse www.bluezenmassage.com 0407 002 567  HF Rebates

MEDICAL CENTRE

Ochre Health Medical Centre

Offering onsite Doctors, experienced nursing staff and Allied health services.

Ph Maleny: 5494 2388; Book online at www.ochrehealth.com.au

MENTAL PERFORMANCE

Jamie Milne Training

Jamie Milne is SEQ’s leading Mental Performance Coach. Finding your Mental Edge is Jamie’s specialty. His approach is unique in delivery and the results speak for themselves. Contact: jamiemilnetraining.com or call   0431 339 975.

NATUROPATH

Naturopath & Medical Herbalist

Linda Parker ND has over 20 yrs experience in holistic treatments for the skin and other chronic disease in Melbourne/Sydney, now practising in Montville.

Bookings by appointment: 5478 5438

Visit: www.lindparkcreations.com

OPTOMETRIST

Hammond Optometry

Deborah & Stephen Hammond are proud to be local, independent eye healthcare providers servicing the Hinterland since 1999. Focused on quality eyecare/eyewear for all the family, giving your eye health and vision the best personalised attention it deserves.

44 Lowe St Nambour Ph: 5476 2333

Wilson Fitzpatrick Family Optometrists

Local, independent optometrist passionate about exceptional eye care, individualised customer service, and impeccable frame design proudly serving the Hinterland since 1984. Come and see the difference!

40 Howard St, Nambour 5441 2277

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Specialising in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, a combination of clinical hypnotherapy and psychotherapy used to treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, phobias and other chronic conditions. Free initial consultation.

Ph: 0448 303 013 www.christiandunham.net

Range of Motion Physiotherapy

Maleny, Mapleton and Imbil

Russ, Karl, and Kathryn. Providing the highest quality care to restore & maintain optimal physical function & mobility.

Ph: 5478 6600 www.rangeofmotion.com.au

CARPENTRY

Window Wizard - Timber Window Specialist Restoration, glazing, repairs, modifications, sash cords, spirals, Queenslander homes and more. Call Rommy 0404 757 552 www.window-wizard.com.au

CLOCK REPAIR

Montville Clockshop

Repairs for Cuckoo, Grandfather, Mantle, Wall Clocks. Antique clock restoration. We can supply quartz movement and parts, and repair quartz clocks. P: 07 5442 9409. www.clockshop.com.au enquiries@clockshop.com.au

CONCRETE

Concrete Worx

We do it all! 35+yrs experience. Decorative stamp and stencil, coloured and exposed. Shed slabs and driveways, Bobcat and Tipper hire. QBCC 66649 Call Mick 0417 745 770

ELECTRICIAN

RAINBOW VISION -RV Electrical Lic. 72787

Local Sparky on the Range, 25 years exp. Safety Switches, Power Points, LED Lights, Smoke Alarms, Fans, Switchboard Upgrade, Solar System Service, DATA Pts hardwired. Call Zak 0413 885 504

GUTTER CLEANING

Gutter Sucker

Gutter Sucker specialises in cleaning your guttering. a unique portable vacuum system for the efficient and effective removal of leaves and rubbish from all types of gutters and roofs. Ph: 1800 558 745 or 0402 456 391

HANDY MAN AND HOME MAINTENANCE

Montville Handy Man

30 years building experience. Available now for carpentry, home maintenance and repairs, small concreting jobs. Prompt and reliable service. Call Wayne 0434 724 030.

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

Amber Leaf Landscaping

Looking for a landscaper who can deliver?

Tohm Hajncl heads the team that offers you guaranteed quality. Choose from landscaping consultations, designs, construction and planting, pre-sale makeovers and specialised maintenance services. Ph: 5445 9801 www.amberleaf.com.au

Handbuilt Stone QBCC 1235589

Licensed, range-based professional. Traditional rock walls, pillars, steps, paving, entrance walls and all garden features. Visit our website to see previous work for inspiration. Phone Chris on 0438 811 975 – www.handbuiltstone.com

Stone on the Range Landscapes

Looking for creative ideas from a professional craftsman-then call Jim! Thirty years experience designing/building all aspects of gardens/stonework. Combining skills that utilize timber/stone and steel, as a designer, landscaper, stonemason. It is my passion to exceed your expectations. 0401 308 824   jimrstoneart@gmail.com

MOWING AND GARDENING

Blueys Garden Services

For all your gardening needs. Jobs include but not limited to: Mowing, Whipping snipping, Clear outs, Hedging, Tip runs, Minor landscaping and Weed management give us a call-0481 106 839

Swede with Speed Slashing

For slashing and mowing, acres or house blocks, hedge trims, whipper snipping, rubbish removal and house maintenance call Birger for a free quote 0411 591 738.

PLANT NURSERIES

Forest Heart

Your Local Native Plant Nursery. Specialising is the native plants of SE QLD for Revegetation, Gardens, Habitat. 20 Coral Street, Maleny Ph: 07 5435 2193 – www.forestheart.com.au

Barung Landcare Native Plant Nursery

Your local community nursery stocks an extensive range of species indigenous to the Blackall Range and surrounds. Open to the public WednesdaySaturday 9am–3pm, Ph: 0429 943 152 E: nursery@barunglandcare.org.au

PLASTERER

Walls Hand Crafted NEW SPECIALTY FINISHES PLASTERER Cement rendering-traditional/clay/Moroccan and Mediterranean finishes. Polished plaster/feature walls. Seamless micro cement bathrooms (no more grout) Phone Michael 0434 357 123 michael@wallshandcrafted.com.au www.wallshandcrafted.com

PLUMBING & WASTEWATER

Anderson Plumbing & Roofing QBSA1066328 Plumbing, drainage & roofing. New work, renos, maintenance specialists. Septic systems, blocked drains, high pressure ‘sewer jett’ drain cleaner, drain camera, cable locations, tank installations, roof & guttering. Ph: 5494 3340 or 0409 541 475

PLUMBINK

Your local, fully licenced, Sunshine Coast & Hinterland Plumber, Drainer and gas fitter. Blocked drain specialist. 24/7 service available for emergencies. Phone Luke on 0410 314 192

Suncoast Liquid Waste Removal

Local owner/operator specialising in commercial / domestic waste water pump outs- septics, treatment plants, grey water, holding tanks, pond/ pool sludge, drains etc. Avoid costly blockages & system failure with prompt, reliable & expert service. Tank assessments available. EPA licensed and fully insured. Call 0439 646 707

Advertise your business in the HT classifieds for just $49+gst monthly. Book direct from our website.

POOL MAINTENANCE

SwimSafe

Mobile pool maintenance & repairs. Swimming pool safety inspections. FREE QUOTES

Proudly servicing the Sunshine Coast

Ph: 0448 793 148 – www.swimsafeqld.com.au

QBCC #101629

PRESSURE CLEANING

Fresh Look Pressure Washing

Family business based in Maleny. For all pressure washing needs, roofs, driveways, solar panel, external walls. For both domestic and commercial. Contact Jay 0477 780 577 or jay@freshlookpressurewashing.com.au

REFRIGERATION NEW

Maleny Refrigeration

Specialized in domestic in-house servicing to most refrigerator makes and models, Fisher & Paykel, Electrolux, Westinghouse etc.  Recently moved to Maleny, with 35 yrs experience in the business. Gary 0428 455 866  malenyrefrigeration@gmail.com

ROOFING

Roof & Gutter Maintenance

Clean gutters, Blocked downpipes, New & repair downpipes, Roof repairs & leaks, Fix leaking gutters, New gutters & fascias, Install & service whirly birds, Skylights & Water Tanks. Free quotes, local bloke, over 20 yrs experience Phone Brad 0419 712 081

SOLAR

Megawatts Solar – Consulting, Design & Service

We recommend only Quality Components & Installations.

On-Grid, Off-Grid, and Battery Storage. Ph. Gary Phillips 0407 760 838 info@megawatts.com.au www.megawatts.com.au

Solar Laser Productions

FREE DIY OFF-GRID SOLAR BOOKLET 15 years experience - 90 minutes read. See where to get the best Aussie products at discounts. Contact me for your copy. 07 5484 5963 serge@solarlaserproductions.com.au

Advertise your business in the HT classifieds for just $49+gst monthly.

Book direct from our website.

TREE SERVICES

Tony Wootton Tree Surgeon. Dip Hort(Arb) Operating locally since 1996. Tree assessments and advice. Trees and shrubs pruned and detailed. Hazardous trees removed. M: 0403 467 664 Ph: 54 944 917 www.twtreesurgeon.com

Skilled Tree Surgeon – Kevin Pampling

Born and raised in Maleny, offering reasonable rates for tree work. Insured,with years of wisdom and local knowledge.

I climb, you clear = good value. Ph 0407 450 262

ADVERTISING

REAL ESTATE

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Karen Muir - Advertising Sales

To promote your business or event with an advertising campaign in the HT contact me at production@sunnycoastmedia.com.au or 0414 432 423. Print or digital opportunies available.

LEGAL SERVICES

Baker Robinson Lawyers

Steve Robinson, 20 years experience.

Professional and friendly Legal Team. Suite 7, 43 Maple St Maleny. Ph: 5494 2665 E: maleny@brlawyers.com.au www.brlawyers.com.au

Easton Lawyers

Tove Easton Principal Lawyer

Your Local Lawyers in Maleny 62 Maple St, Maleny. Ph: 5494 3511 Email: tove@eastonlawyers.com.au

Lember and Williams Solicitors

(the LAW team) City Expertise, small town service.

Contact Principal Penny McCreery Stirling on Bunya, 13 Bunya Street, Maleny. 5495 1499 penny@landw.com.au www.landw.com.au

ALORA REAL ESTATE & HOLIDAY HOMES

(formerly Blackall Range Real Estate)

Looking to sell, rent or take the stress out of managing your holiday home? We can help you! Focused on integrity and delivering outstanding results. Call us for a free home appraisal.

5499 9966 1/5 Maple Street, Maleny

BOXSELLS REAL ESTATE - Est1947

Let our Real Estate family show your family the way home Kenilworth 5446 0222 Maleny 5494 2312 www.boxsells.com.au

Brant & Bernhardt Property

At Brant & Bernhardt Property we understand that it's all in the attention to detail, even the little things matter. Learn how ‘We Can Sell Yours Too!’ Dee

RE/MAX Hinterland

Your property is worth more with us! 07 5408 4220, 0447 737 737 sales@remaxhinterland.com.au remaxhinterland.com.au

32 Maple Street, Maleny

We dare to be different!

Our results speak for themselves, so if you are looking to sell your property DON’T SIGN ANYTHING .. .Call us.

Ph: 07 5478 5288 or check out www.rogerloughnanrealestate.com.au

SURVEYING & TOWN PLANNING

Hinterland Surveys

Consulting Surveyors & Town Planners servicing the Hinterland and beyond since 1993. Anthony Gray – Survey Manager 5/17 Maple St, Maleny 07 5494 3800 manager@hinterlandsurveys.com hinterlandsurveys.com

On August 11 and 13, 7.30-930am, you will have the opportunity to visit the Obi Obi Creek in Maleny for Platypus Whispers, where you will find out about all things monotreme!

As part of the Rangebow Festival, Neil Andison, the acclaimed Platypus Whisperer, will share with you the (not so) secret life of the platypus in its natural habitat – with a more than 90% likelihood you will see this rare marsupial in the wild.

Please consider wearing sturdy walking shoes and bringing along water, a hat and insect repellent. Children should be closely supervised in this

Nancy needs you!

The wonderful 4 Paws Animal Rescue provides refuge for homeless cats and dogs. They are a not-forprofit organisation run entirely by volunteers. Most

nature-based experience for the health and safety of all participants and the wildlife. (Ticket details at the end of this article.)

If you feel like even more immersion in nature, the Rangebow Festival brings you The Enchanted Garden at Montville Village Green on August 11 from 10am-2pm. The focus will be on gardens and wildlife, with Barung Landcare, where you can enjoy conversations, panel discussions, workshops and more. This is a free event, but please book tickets via the Rangebow website.

A third event to connect you to the natural world is Basket Weaving with Kabi Kabi Elder Aunty Bev Hand, on

of their animals come from Council pounds, some are surrendered or abandoned, others are saved from cruel living conditions.

Introducing Nancy who is one of their longterm residents. Nancy is a pretty, playful one-year-old lovable girl who has a friendly personality. With plenty of energy, she is an indoor cat who loves to play and interact with you. Belly rubs, cuddles and smooches are just up Nancy's street.

At a tender young age, unfortunately this gorgeous girl has already given birth to a litter of kittens; however, she is now desexed, microchipped and fully vaccinated.

Nancy has been with 4 Paws for quite a number

Thursday August 10, from 10am-12 noon.

Spend a relaxing morning weaving with Kabi Kabi Elder Aunty Bev Hand, who has immense knowledge of Indigenous traditions and history around South East Queensland.

Aunty Bev celebrates the sacred Bunya trees of the Blackall Range through art, song, dance and weaving. This outdoor event takes place at the Barung Landcare Seed Forest, Yarning Circle, Maleny, and was sold out last year, so hurry and book your tickets!

All events and sessions can be booked/bought via the website: therangebowfestival.org/all-events

of months; so the time has come for her to find her furever home! If you feel that you could foster or adopt Nancy please visit the website: 4pawsanimalrescue.org.au

On a good news note, regarding the animals shared in our last four HT issues (Whimsy, Gypsy, Asha and Jack), Whimsy has been adopted, Gypsy has been fostered, Asha the dog has found a home, and Jack the Jack Russell has found his forever home!

Beverly Parry, volunteer marketing assistant for 4Paws, said, “All you are doing at the HT is absolutely helping, because we have more interactions on social media and we are starting to get more adoption applications. Thank you so much!”

create, the Barung Seed Forest is a living example of what can be created in a relatively short amount of time, using local native species.

But where to start!? If you’re after some guidance and skills to create your very own native habitat garden, there’s no better way to learn than by doing.

The Barung Seed Forest is a community native Garden for Wildlife in the heart of Maleny.

Just two years on, the forest is thriving, wildlife is moving in, it has regular use by the Barung community for gatherings and workshops, and we now have an active volunteer care group looking after this evolving ecosystem.

Using a range of garden design principles, and local native plant species, the Barung Seed Forest is a great example of what you can create in your very own backyard or on your property in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Whether it’s an open sunny garden full of native flowers and grasses, or a beautiful rainforest ecosystem that you’re looking to

By joining the Barung Seed Forest care group, you can learn more about garden design and landscaping, local native plant species and where they grow best, and how to create native habitat for wildlife in your own backyard. The group meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 8am10am, and includes morning tea. New volunteers are always welcome.

Visit the Barung Landcare events calendar to join the group at barunglandcare.org.au

The Barung Seed Forest rockery with a diversity of local native plants

Image Jean Dunning

Skulkers

by PAUL FRASER

Walking through places like Mary Caincross Reserve (MCR), the intensity of the birdsong can sometimes be overwhelming, and it can seem almost impossible to separate and identify individual species.

Some species, however, like the Green Catbird, can easily be identified by their crying baby/crying cat call, and can also usually be seen up in the canopy.

One of the resident species at MCR that has an iconic “whip-crack” call, and which most locals will recognise, is the Eastern Whipbird. Whilst many have heard this species, few have had more than a brief glimpse of it. They are the king-pin skulkers of our local bush birds.

However, an advantage of a place like MCR with its high volume of human visitors, is that the birds become somewhat habituated to our presence, making it one of the best locations to see this skulker.

Most species in the Crake and Rail families are notorious skulkers. One of the best skulkers, and therefore a species very much sought after by bird enthusiasts, is the Lewin’s Rail. Their preferred habitat is low dense aquatic vegetation adjacent to lakes, creeks and swamps, and they occur from South East Queensland down the east coast, and into Tasmania.

They typically only come out to forage around the edges of the vegetation either very early, very late or when it’s raining, which is also when most of us are not out birdwatching.

The Maleny Precinct Wetlands hosts a resident group of Lewin’s Rail. They have a very distinctive range of calls, and despite hearing them on numerous

In the Wild

Local Knowledge

Most of us are so new to this land, that we literally have no idea what any of those plants are that make up the landscape that adorns the hinterland.

When I was fortunate to start working with the native forests about 30 years ago, the trick was where to start in working out what was what. Fortunately, there is an evergrowing range of books to assist in learning more about our local flora and fungi – a range we specialise in at Forest Heart Eco-Nursery.

It’s great to see a growing community of people keen to learn more about their local flora and ecosystems, and I feel very fortunate to be able to participate in the cultural change that this signifies.

Crucial to our living in this land is a need to learn more about it - to know, understand and empathise with our local ecosystems. The first people of this land have many

occasions, sometimes only a few metres off the track, I have never sighted a single one of them there. Fortunately, I have managed to see and photograph one in Tasmania. Occasionally a skulker is seen purely by chance. This is often the case with one of the several Quail and Button-quail species that occur

Despite looking on numerous occasions, the only time I’ve seen a Painted Button-quail on the range was when I chanced upon one crossing the road while on my way to Gardner’s Falls. Luckily, it stopped long enough for me to get a photo, before quickly disappearing into the vegetation beside the road.

There is no doubt that the skulkers are challenging to see and photograph, but that’s part of the fun, and it also makes it especially rewarding

with Spencer Shaw

tens of thousands of years of living with, understanding and being of this country.

People lived within and were part of the native ecosystems. Ecosystem understanding was fundamental to dayto-day life. We need to remember and come back to this. We do not live outside of nature and we are very much part of and dependent on nature. When we think we are separate, that’s when things can start to fall apart.

Before I get carried away on too much of a philosophical tangent – where was I?

Oh yes, learn more about your local flora, fauna, fungi and land management! Come and have a chat for great advice on local plants, native gardens, revegetation and regeneration.

If you haven’t already, you can also join our e-newsletter with regular updates on workshops, books and plants. Just visit

About That Tree

with Tree Surgeon Tony Wootton, our local arborist and author, meeting the Hinterland's tree needs since 1996

I’m writing this article on the shortest day of the year, and many of the deciduous trees have already lost their leaves. If you have any of these trees in your garden, now is a great time to observe them and look for any structural issues that they might have. You can look for crossing branches, where the rubbing between the two limbs can cause a structural weakness. You can look for any broken limbs, or dead hanging limbs. You can look for cracks and splits in the trunks that may have been caused by strong winds during the summer storms. You can look for forks that may be splitting open. You can look for any weeping, staining, or any other form of exudate coming out of the bark. You can also see if the bark appears healthy. These are some of the basic things that you can look for which might indicate the need for some remedial pruning work.

our website, forestheart.com.au and subscribe.

The trick to learning more about your local flora is you can’t learn everything in the first week, be happy that with hard work and dedication you may only learn one or two new plants a week, for the first few months, then hopefully the momentum builds like a snowball and before you know it you’re an amateur botanist, zoologist and mycologist, well maybe in a few years…

There are a great range of free and low cost resources, tools and apps (such as iNaturalist) available at your fingertips to help with this.

Remember, when you expand your knowledge you can help grow your gardens, and our local ecosystems, bigger and better than ever. Forest Heart is here to help you in this journey, with our long-term and ever-growing local knowledge.

Forest Heart Local Native Plant Nursery

Another thing which may appear obvious to some people is that ideally, the leaves that are shed be retained as mulch around the trees, because that is the soil environment that the roots will optimally thrive in. That is, a soil comprised largely of the trees’ own decaying leaf matter.

Even if you can just mow the leaves into the lawn, it is better than raking them up and removing them, which is in effect breaking the nutrient cycle.

Mobile: 0403 467 664

Mobile: 0403 467 664

Landline: 54 944 917

Landline: 54 944 917

www.twtreesurgeon.com

www.twtreesurgeon.com

All images – Paul Fraser Lewin’s Rail

New real estate podcast

There is a new podcast in town that claims to ‘keep it real’ in a fluctuating buyers/sellers market.

As local community members, Janice and Petals identified an opportunity to utilise their experience, local knowledge and skillsets to become local experts who go the extra mile in the local property market.

Are you interested in real estate? Do you love to consume content via podcasts? Then this could be perfect for you.

“There are a lot of websites and articles, and we want to make it easy to consume on your commute, exercise or walk in the hinterland," said Janice.

Janie and Petals have been working in real estate together since 2017, and understand the often daunting process of buying a home.

In the podcast, Janice and Petals offer in-depth discussion with guests who are experts in their fields, such as lawyers, brokers, valuers, and stylists. The podcast delves into newsworthy information that could help, whether you are considering buying, selling or like many people, just have a keen interest in the real estate market.

“We are pretty down-to-earth people and great teammates that love real estate, we are true to ourselves, and we live our core values,” Petals said.

Visit Spotify Podcasts and search up Team JP - Not your normal agent to hear more.

Lifestyle plus income, what more could you want?

ur stunning area is truly a magnet for visitors.

OSome of the beautiful income producing, lifestyle properties for sale are:

Bower 63 - Maleny – Near-new stunning, twobedroom cottage with quality appointments, 4 bed, 2 bath owner’s home, gorgeous gardens

The Spotted Chook – Montville – Specifically designed guest house with a French theme, 4 ensuited rooms plus fully self contained cottage and 4 bedroom owners home.

Lyola Pavillions – Wootha – Minutes to Maleny, 2 cottages with stunning views, rainforest, swimming holes and cascading waterfalls, beautiful 3 bed, 3 bath, main home.

The Country House at Hunchy – Stunning home with 2 large guest suites, plus self-

contained unit, spacious owners quarters and lovely views.

Maleny Bramasole – Character Queenslander self-contained on the ground level with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchenette, large living/dining plus stunning grounds, upstairs is 2 bed, 1 bath, kitchen plus large living for the owners.

If

Talk to Susan and Dee, your local area experts, to see how we can help you find the country home you've been dreaming of! We have some wonderful new listings and more listings coming onto the market soon.

Another new listing is a nicely presented brick and tile home within a short walk to Maleny, on an easy maintenance 525m2 block. Four bedrooms, all with fans and built-ins, master with walk-in robe, bathroom with bath and shower, separate toilet and laundry; north facing lounge, dining/kitchen with split system, reverse cycle air con, and single garage.

Call Brant and Bernhardt Property today!

Agency: Brant and Bernhardt

Contact:

Susan Brant 0428 573 170

Dee Bernhardt 0423 259 931

Scan the QR code and make your lifestyle change! 2/20 Maple Street, Maleny

One of our new listings combines old-world charm with all modern conveniences - this 371m2 family home is sure to tick all the boxes. Six bedrooms, two bathrooms, multiple living areas, entertainer’s kitchen plus butler’s pantry. Sitting atop a 7,074m2 block, in a quiet no-through road and a short walk to the township of Conondale. There is plenty on offer including a recently renovated granny flat, four-car shed, two-car carport, fenced paddocks and ample water supply.

Ÿ Diverse living spaces and large entertaining deck, offering expansive views

Ÿ Spacious main bedroom, complete with an ensuite and walk-in robe

Ÿ 3 extra bedrooms featuring built-ins, supplemented by a Media/Multi-purpose room

Ÿ 3 bathrooms; two upstairs for convenience, one downstairs for guests

Ÿ Open-plan kitchen downstairs, complemented by a handy secondary kitchenette upstairs

Ÿ Superior finishes of polished timber flooring upstairs and practical tiles downstairs

Ÿ Complete insulation, security screens, and tinted windows ensuring private, efficient living

Ÿ Comfort ensured with air conditioning upstairs and downstairs, featuring efficient Samsung units

Ÿ Accommodates 4 cars with a double lock-up garage and a double carport

Ÿ Lush, established, level and easy care gardens and screening trees

2a Curlew Court, Maleny Spectacular Home, Impeccable Location!

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